Types of Joints

Question 1

What is a joint?

Answer 1

A joint is a location where two or more bones meet. The purpose of joints is to allow movement.

Question 2

What are the 3 types of joints?

Answer 2

1. Fibrous joints
2. Cartilaginous joints
3. Synovial joints

Question 3

Describe the 3 types of joints!

Answer 3

1. Fibrous joints are immovable and are connected by fibrous tissues, which are rich in collagen.
2. Cartilaginous joints are slightly moveable and are connected by cartilage fibres.
3. Synovial joints are freely movable.

Question 4

What are the characteristics of synovial joints?

Answer 4

1. Bone ends covered in hyaline cartilage
2. Surrounded by fibrous capsule
3. In line with synovial membrane which includes synovial fluid
4. Ligaments for stability

Question 5

What are the types of synovial joints?

Answer 5

1. Gliding/Plane joints
2. Pivot joints
3. Hinge joints
4. Ball and socket joints
5. Saddle joints
6. Condyloid/Ellipsoid